Causes and solutions for breast pain after breastfeeding

When the baby is crying for food in the mother's arms, mother's milk is the best food. The baby who has not yet grown teeth cannot live without the mother's milk. When a mother sees her baby is content, she feels especially happy. But there are times when mothers are troubled, which is what some mothers will encounter. After breastfeeding, they feel very sore in their breasts, and many mothers even find the pain unbearable. What are the causes and solutions for breast pain after breastfeeding? Some causes and solutions are listed below. Take a look. Maybe it is one of the following situations.

1. Cracked nipples. Cause: Failure to properly care for breasts during pregnancy; failure to master correct breastfeeding techniques. The breasts need to be cleaned and cared for locally. After each feeding, you can apply lanolin oil to keep the nipples soft and smooth. Correct the baby's sucking posture to avoid repeated nipple cracks caused by incorrect sucking. Wear loose cotton underwear and bras and continue breastfeeding. If the pain of nipple cracks affects breastfeeding, you can use a breast pump and a special nipple shield.

2: Milk stasis. It is necessary to wear a comfortable bra, apply hot compress on the affected side for 3-5 minutes before breastfeeding, and massage the breast to clear the lumps, increase the number of feedings, and express milk and use a breast pump correctly.

3: Mastitis. It is necessary to use a breast pump as early as possible. If there is no breast abscess, the expressed milk can continue to be fed. If a breast abscess occurs, the expressed milk should be discarded. You should see a doctor and receive anti-inflammatory treatment under the doctor's guidance.

You need to be careful when breastfeeding. You should use warm water to clean the nipples before and after breastfeeding. The warm water should be boiled water that has cooled down to warm water. Do not add raw water or use water from a water heater. If you do not clean the nipples for a long time, they will become infected. When applying hot compress to the breasts, be sure to avoid the nipples. The skin of the nipples is very delicate and cannot be applied with hot compress. Another method is to go to the pharmacy to buy cod liver oil and rub it on the nipples, which will reduce the pain by more than half. After each feeding, use your hands to express milk from the front, and squeeze the areola into a C shape to squeeze out a little milk, and the symptoms will be relieved.

After reading this article, mothers will have some understanding of the reasons for breast pain after breastfeeding. When the pain occurs, you can take appropriate measures according to the methods described above. If the pain reaches a certain level, you need to seek medical attention immediately if necessary. Always keep your nipples clean to avoid breast infections caused by unhygienic conditions.